I have 2 computers at home, a desktop and a laptop. Both are running Windows 7 Home Premium.
The Desktop is connected to a wireless router by a cable. The Laptop connects to the same router via wireless. Both have Internet access via the router.
I would like to be able to share some things between the two such as certain files and a printer, so have been using the Windows Networking and Sharing Center to attempt to make this happen.
The problem is that neither computer can "see" the other even though both show to have joined a homegroup and are connected via the same router.
Obviously I am quite uninformed about this aspect of computer usage, so would greatly appreciate advice from those in the know that will enable me to complete this task.
Thx,
C.
The Desktop is connected to a wireless router by a cable. The Laptop connects to the same router via wireless. Both have Internet access via the router.
I would like to be able to share some things between the two such as certain files and a printer, so have been using the Windows Networking and Sharing Center to attempt to make this happen.
The problem is that neither computer can "see" the other even though both show to have joined a homegroup and are connected via the same router.
Obviously I am quite uninformed about this aspect of computer usage, so would greatly appreciate advice from those in the know that will enable me to complete this task.
Thx,
C.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Gateway
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
- Motherboard
- Gateway FX6840
- Memory
- 8.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD 5570
- Sound Card
- (1) ATI High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- (1) ST31000528AS (2) ST31000528AS (3) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (4) Generic- MicroSD USB Device (5) Generic- MS/MS-Pro/HG USB Device (6) Generic- SD/MMC USB Device (7) Generic- xD-Picture USB Device
